Conference Program 2025
Discover the detailed schedule of conference activities over three days. Participate in industry dialogues, strategic sessions, and networking opportunities.
09:00
AM
Welcome, Opening Remarks & Ministerial Keynote Address
09:25
AM
Leadership Dialogue – Fireside Chat
09:50
AM
GDA Leadership Award
10:00
AM
Geopolitics & Energy Markets: What It Means for the industry growth
11:00
AM
Lunch & Prayer Break / Exhibition Inauguration – VIP Tour
12:00
PM
Strategic Imperatives for Downstream Resilience in a Low-Margin Era
13:00
PM
Maximizing Returns: Capital Efficiency in Changing Landscape
14:00
PM
Pioneering the Future: Revolutionizing HSSE in Refineries with cutting-edge technologies
14:00
PM
From Blueprint to Reality: Mastering Project Planning, Execution and Commissioning
15:00
PM
Asar Prayer Break
15:30
PM
Energy Diplomacy & Trade: Shaping the Future of Downstream
16:30
PM
The Global South Pivot: Strategic Shifts for Middle East NOCs
09:00
AM
Maximizing Barrel Value: The Next Frontier in Refinery and Petrochemical Integration
10:00
AM
Global Refining Realignment: Asia's Ascent and Europe's Transition
11:00
AM
Duhur Prayer / Lunch Break
12:00
PM
Downstream Decarbonization: Demand Sustainability through Carbon Competitiveness
13:00
PM
Downstream Sustainability: Integrating Efficiency and Decarbonization for Success
13:00
PM
Innovating Refinery of The Future: Cutting-Edge Technologies from Concept to Commercialization
14:00
PM
AI for Energy, Energy for AI
15:00
PM
AI in Refineries: Accelerating Digital Transformation
16:00
PM
Asar Prayer
16:15
PM
Intelligent Integration: AI and Digitalization in Downstream
16:15
PM
Digital Reliability & Asset Integrity: Enhancing Integrity with Predictive Analytics
09:00
AM
The Hydrogen Debate: Hype, Reality & Commercial Pathways
10:00
AM
Charging Ahead: The EV Revolution and Fuel Retail Transformation
11:00
AM
Future-Proofing the Downstream Workforce: Digital Integration & DEI Initiatives
12:00
PM
Duhur Prayer / Lunch Break
12:00
PM
Navigating Complexity and Uncertainty: Achieving Supply Chain Excellence in the Downstream Industry
12:00
PM
Leadership Evolution: Cultivating Tomorrow's Leaders Today in the AI Paradigm Shift
13:00
PM
Biofuels & SAF: Can They Scale Fast Enough to Transform Mobility?
14:00
PM
Lubricants & Base Oils: Driving Efficiency in a Low-Carbon Future
15:00
PM
Conference Outcome & Closing
Ehsan Akhavan
MD Middle East & Africa
DSS+
DSS+
14:00 PM - Pioneering the Future: Revolutionizing Refineries HSSE with cutting–edge technologies
Exploring the integration of advanced technologies in refinery operations to enhance safety, security, health measures and risk mitigation involves using best industry practices, digital twins, and real-time monitoring systems to prevent accidents, ensure secure operations, and promote worker health. Additionally, implementing innovative safety protocols and cybersecurity measures ensures a safer, more secure, and healthier refinery environment.
Majid Al Saidi
VP HSSE,
OQ RPI
OQ RPI
Abdulaziz M Askar
VP Engineering & Technical Services
SATORP
SATORP
Steve Odlin
SVP Fire, Safety, and Security
BAPCO Refining
BAPCO Refining
John Burgess
Founder, Smith & Burgess Process
Safety Consultants
Safety Consultants
Raj Jhajharia
Principal Consultant
Becht
Becht
14:00 PM - From Blueprint to Reality: Mastering Project Planning, Execution and Commissioning
Exploring how digital tools and technologies can enhance the efficiency, coordination, and outcomes of large-scale projects from the concept to commissioning
Hassan H. Al Yami
VP Ras Tanura Refinery,
Aramco
Aramco
Fahad Saad Al Mutairi
Deputy CEO Al Zour Operations
KIPIC
KIPIC
Hanny Alshazly
Managing Director, MENA Region
PMI
PMI
Nicolas Poirot
Chief Executive Officer
Air Liquide
Air Liquide
Omar Khan
VP and Head of Commercial Middle East,
Solomon Associates
Solomon Associates
13:00 PM - Downstream Sustainability: Integrating Efficiency and Decarbonization for Success
Discussion on strategies and technologies aimed at reducing carbon emissions while
enhancing energy efficiency in the downstream industry. This involves the integration of
new process configurations, refinery-petchem integration, advanced control systems,
digital technologies, and sustainable practices to optimize refinery processes and reduce
energy consumption and improve long-term profitability.
Mohammad M Farsi
President & CEO
SAMREF
SAMREF
Mikala Grubb
Senior Vice President
Topsoe
Topsoe
Sayed Mahmood Alawi
SVP, Technical Services
BAPCO Refining
BAPCO Refining
Ujjal Mukherjee
CTO
Lummus Technology
Lummus Technology
Richard Charlesworth
Executive Director, Global Head of Industry Processes and Cost Analytics
S&P Global Commodity Insights
S&P Global Commodity Insights
13:00 PM - Innovating Refinery of The Future: Cutting-Edge Technologies from Concept to Commercialization
Advanced control systems and new process technologies to optimize refinery
processes. This track also focuses on autonomous operation systems, Advance
Process Control, solutions for process optimization, real-time optimization (RTO),
and case studies on autonomous operations
Dr. Ali Abdullah Al Meshari
SVP Technology Oversight & Coordination
Aramco
Aramco
Othman Al-Ghamdi
President & CEO
Petro Rabigh
Petro Rabigh
Brian Heasley
Global Head of Refining &
Clean Fuels,
KBR
Clean Fuels,
KBR
Arun Arora
CTO
Chevron Lummus Global
Chevron Lummus Global
Leonardo Scamazzo
Partner
Bain & Company
Bain & Company
16:15 PM - Intelligent Integration: AI and Digitalization in Downstream
This session focuses on the integration of AI and digital technologies to achieve autonomous
operations, optimize processes, predictive analytics and enable real-time decision-making in
the downstream oil and gas industry. Key areas of focus include AI-based decision-making,
Process Digital Twin, real-time optimization (RTO), and case studies on the successful
implementation of these technologies.
Omar AlThukair
VP & Chief Digital Officer
Aramco
Aramco
Khaled Al Blooshi
VP Digital Projects & Innovation
ADNOC
ADNOC
George Cui Shan
Chairman & President
Supcon
Supcon
Santosh Unni
Head of Digital
Transformation & AI Services
Infosys BPM
Transformation & AI Services
Infosys BPM
David Sayah
Managing Director and Partner, Boston
Consulting Group
Consulting Group
16:15 PM - Digital Reliability & Integrity: Enhancing Integrity with Predictive Analytics
Focus on how digital tools and predictive analytics can enhance reliability and asset integrity
in refinery operations. Management of shutdowns/turnarounds more efficiently, risk-based
inspection practices along with reliability centered maintenance programs with digital
footprint and best practices.
Sami Bu Rushaid
VP, Global Manufacturing Excellence
Aramco
Aramco
Matt Spalding
VP APAC, Middle East, North Africa & India
Honeywell E&S Solutions
Honeywell E&S Solutions
Gaetano De Santis
EVP Reliability Maintenance
BAPCO Refining
BAPCO Refining
Dr. Chiraz Ennaceur
CEO and Co-Founder
CorrosionRADAR Ltd
CorrosionRADAR Ltd
Jad Dib
Partner
McKinsey & Co.
McKinsey & Co.
12:00 PM - Navigating Complexity and Uncertainty: Achieving Supply Chain Excellence in the Downstream Industry
Strategies to identification of risks, bottlenecks and manage the complexities and uncertainties
of downstream supply chains, focusing on optimizing processes, to manage future integration
like renewables (biofuels, SAF, e-fuels), EV charging infrastructure into supply chain by
leveraging advanced technologies, and enhancing collaboration.
Fayez Al Sharef
Chief Executive Officer
Sadara
Sadara
Hisham Alnugaimish
President
Bahri Oil
Bahri Oil
Ayoub Al-Ghamdi
Senior Consultant
S-Chem
S-Chem
Jerry Kalogiratos
CEO
Capital Clean Energy Carriers Corp.
Capital Clean Energy Carriers Corp.
Abdulaziz Alajian
SVP
The Saudi Investment Bank
The Saudi Investment Bank
12:00 PM - Leadership Evolution: Cultivating Tomorrow's Leaders Today in the AI Paradigm shift
Discussion on required structured leadership development initiatives that focus on
upskilling and reskilling employees to make future ready leaders for new technology (AI/
ML, AR/VR, Digitalization) environment.
H.E. Prof. Ebrahim Al Hajri
President
Khalifa University
Khalifa University
Nayef S Al-Otaibi
VP, Downstream HR
Aramco
Aramco
Ghanim Naser Al-Otaibi
Deputy CEO Projects
KNPC
KNPC
Ali Al Lawati
Chief People &
Technology Officer
OQ
Technology Officer
OQ
Mitib A Al Harbi
Conference Chairman
Vice President, Fuels Business Management
Aramco
Vice President, Fuels Business Management
Aramco
9:00 AM - Welcome, Opening Remarks and Strategic Directions
Hussain Al Qahtani
GDA Chairman
Senior Vice President of Fuels
Aramco
Senior Vice President of Fuels
Aramco
Dr. Mohamed Bin Mubarak Bin Daina
Minister of Oil and Environment in Bahrain
9:15 AM- Ministerial Keynote Address
Moderated by
Dave Ernsberger
Co-President
S&P Global Commodity Insights
S&P Global Commodity Insights
09:25 AM - Leadership Dialogue Fireside Chat
Mohammad Y. Al Qahtani
Downstream President
Aramco
Aramco
Bassam A Al-Bokhari
Secretary General, GDA
CEO, EnergyTech
CEO, EnergyTech
09:50 AM - GDA Leadership Award
Paul Gruenwald
Global Chief Economist
S&P Global Ratings
S&P Global Ratings
10:00 AM - Geopolitics & Energy Markets: What It Means for the industry growth
A high-level discussion on how shifting geopolitics will shape supply chains, investment flows, and policy frameworks.
Eng. Mohammed Albrahim
Assistant Minister
Oil & Gas Ministry of Energy, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Oil & Gas Ministry of Energy, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Yasser Mufti
EVP, Products & Customers
Aramco
Aramco
Mark Thomas
Group CEO
BAPCO Energies
BAPCO Energies
Srinivas Tuttagunta
COO, Supply & Trading
Reliance Industries Limited
Reliance Industries Limited
Li Xinhua
Head, Global Trading & International Business
Rongsheng
Rongsheng
Dave Ernsberger
Co-President
S&P Global Commodity Insights
S&P Global Commodity Insights
12:00 PM - Strategic Imperatives for Downstream Resilience in a Low-Margin Era
This session examines strategic approaches for enhancing downstream sector resilience amid tightening margins, focusing on operational efficiency, digital transformation, cost optimization, and sustainable business models for long-term competitiveness.
Sultan Albigishi
CEO
ADNOC Refining
ADNOC Refining
Kamil Al Shanfari
CEO
OQ Refineries
OQ Refineries
Claudio Fayad
CTO
Emerson
Emerson
Jeff Rinker
President & CEO
Motiva
Motiva
Anthony John Wood
VP, Global Head of Oil, Midstream and Downstream Consulting
S&P Global Commodity Insights
S&P Global Commodity Insights
13:00 PM - Maximizing Returns: Capital Efficiency in Changing Landscape
Explore strategies for enhancing capital efficiency amidst evolving market dynamics, focusing on innovative approaches to maximize returns while navigating challenges in investment and resource allocation.
Ralph Wetzels
SVP, Downstream Finance
Aramco
Aramco
Basema Al Mahroos
Chief Executive Officer
BAPCO Tazweed
BAPCO Tazweed
Thomas Maurisse
SVP, Refining & Petrochemical
Asia & Middle East
TotalEnergies
Asia & Middle East
TotalEnergies
Fabricio Sousa
Global President
Worley Consulting & Technology Solutions
Worley Consulting & Technology Solutions
Kurt Barrow
SVP, Global Head of Oil, Fuels & Chemical Solutions
S&P Global Commodity Insights
S&P Global Commodity Insights
15:30 PM - Energy Diplomacy & Trade: Shaping the Future of Downstream
What strategic partnerships and joint ventures are redefining market access and refining and petrochemical competitiveness.
Ibrahim Qassim Al-Buainain
EVP,
Global Manufacturing
Aramco
Global Manufacturing
Aramco
Abdulrahman Al-Fageeh
CEO
SABIC
SABIC
Abdulrahman Jawahery
CEO
BAPCO Refining
BAPCO Refining
Elise H Nowee
President
Shell Catalysts & Technologies
Shell Catalysts & Technologies
Sanjay Sharma
VP, Global Head of Chemicals Consulting
S&P Global Commodity Insights
S&P Global Commodity Insights
16:30 PM - The Global South Pivot: Strategic Shifts for Middle East NOCs
Exploring the growing influence of emerging economies in Asia and Africa on Middle East NOC investment, trade flows, and strategic priorities.
Abdullah Salem Al Ajmi
CEO
OQ8
OQ8
Saad H Binmatlig
CEO
Yasref
Yasref
Francesco Palmieri Lupia
MD & Senior Partner
Boston Consulting Group
Boston Consulting Group
Sergey Denisov
Chief Development Officer
Nayara Energy
Nayara Energy
Ravi Narayanaswamy
VP, Global Head of Feedstocks Research & Analytics
S&P Global Commodity Insights
S&P Global Commodity Insights
09:00 AM - Maximizing Barrel Value: The Next Frontier in Refinery and Petrochemical Integration
Discussion on deeper integration between refining and petrochemicals material transition trends, and feedstock flexibility to future-proof assets in a lower-carbon world.
Abdullah S. Al-Suwailem
SVP, Western Region Manufacturing
Aramco
Aramco
Quentin Debuisschert
CEO
Axens
Axens
Leon De Bruyn
President & CEO
Lummus Technology
Lummus Technology
Mahesh Marve
Senior EVP, Research & Technology, Refinery and Chemicals
Reliance Industries Limited
Reliance Industries Limited
Kurt Barrow
SVP, Global Head of Oil, Fuels & Chemical Solutions
S&P Global Commodity Insights
S&P Global Commodity Insights
10:00 AM - Global Refining Realignment: Asia’s Ascent and Europe’s Transition
How India’s refining expansion, China’s petchem-driven model, and EU’s capacity rationalization are likely to reshape global refining dynamics?
Khalid S Ghamdi
SVP, Eastern Region Manufacturing
Aramco
Aramco
Rajesh Samarth
CEO
Chevron Lummus Global
Chevron Lummus Global
Rachid Majiti
Senior Partner
McKinsey & Co.
McKinsey & Co.
Saad Al Qahtani
SVP Oil & Gas,
Vision Invest
Vision Invest
Anthony John Wood
VP, Global Head of Oil, Midstream & Downstream Consulting
S&P Global Commodity Insights
S&P Global Commodity Insights
11:00 AM - Downstream Decarbonization: Demand Sustainability through Carbon Competitiveness
How can refineries be ready for lower carbon world? What are the latest developments in clean hydrogen, carbon capture, and sustainable biofuels as alternatives to traditional refining?
Walid Al Naim
VP & Chief Engineer
Aramco
Aramco
Andrea Bozzano
VP & CTO
Honeywell
Honeywell
Elena Scaltritti
Chief Commercial Officer
Topsoe
Topsoe
Hitoshi Masuda
Senior Executive Director (CTO)
JCCP
JCCP
Jake Yang
Chief Technology Officer
S&P Global Commodity Insights
S&P Global Commodity Insights
14:00 PM - AI for Energy, Energy for AI
Discussion on how AI is transforming energy production, distribution, and consumption, while highlighting the rising energy demands driven by AI data servers.
Basim A Ruwaii
VP, IT Infrastructure
Aramco
Aramco
Heiko Claussen
Chief Technologist
AspenTech, Emerson
AspenTech, Emerson
Norinao Sato
President & CEO
Yokogawa Middle East & Africa
Yokogawa Middle East & Africa
AJ Abdallat
CEO
BeyondLimits
BeyondLimits
Jad Moussalli
Partner Energy and natural Resources
Oliver Wyman
Oliver Wyman
15:00 PM - AI in Refineries: Accelerating Digital Transformation
How AI, predictive analytics, and automation are revolutionizing refinery operations—enhancing efficiency, safety, and profitability while reducing emissions.
Abdullah Omar Al Ameri
VP Asset Development
ADNOC
ADNOC
Kurt Barrow
SVP, Global Head of oil, fuels and chemical solutions
S&P Global Commodity Insights
S&P Global Commodity Insights
Ahmed Al-Ghamdi
CEO
Artificial Intelligence Global Co
Artificial Intelligence Global Co
Norm Gilsdorf
CEO
Plant Digital
Plant Digital
Richard Charlesworth
Executive Director, Global Head of Industry Processes and Cost Analytics
S&P Global Commodity Insights
S&P Global Commodity Insights
09:00 AM - The Hydrogen Debate: Hype, Reality & Commercial Pathways
The commercial viability and infrastructure challenges of hydrogen as a fuel of the future
Hesham Tashkandi
Geo Head KSA,
ACWA Power
ACWA Power
Wesam Alghamdi
CEO
NEOM Green Hydrogen Company
NEOM Green Hydrogen Company
Ivana Jemelkova
CEO
Hydrogen Council
Hydrogen Council
Ahmed Hababou
President, Middle East & India
Air Products
Air Products
Jim Burkhard
VP, Global Head of Oil & Mobility Research & Analytics
S&P Global Commodity Insights
S&P Global Commodity Insights
10:00 AM - Charging Ahead: The EV Revolution and Fuel Retail Transformation
Discussion on how rising EV adoption is transforming energy demand, infrastructure needs, OEM partnerships, and impacting petrochemical consumption patterns.
Samuel Raudales
Chief Growth Officer
Valvoline
Valvoline
Abdullah AlOtaibi
Global VP, Polyethylene
SABIC
SABIC
Tune Marschall
Partner
Bain & Company
Bain & Company
Gopi Sankar M
Global CTO
Switch Mobility
Ashok Leyland
Switch Mobility
Ashok Leyland
Faisal Sultan
President of
Lucid Motors Middle East
Lucid Motors Middle East
Gaurav Srivastava
Regional Head - Oil Midstream & Downstream Consulting (ME & India)
S&P Global Commodity Insights
S&P Global Commodity Insights
11:00 AM - Future-Proofing the Downstream Workforce: Digital Integration & DEI Initiatives
An in-depth discussion on how AI, automation, AR/VR, reskilling, and DEI initiatives are transforming the downstream workforce—boosting safety, innovation, and inclusive growth.
Shaima Al Ghunaim
EVP Planning & Finance
Kuwait Petrolium International
Kuwait Petrolium International
Nouf Al-Sowaidi
Group Chief HR Officer
Bapco Energies
Bapco Energies
Kristy Chadwick
Group CEO
TTRO
TTRO
Mark Anderson
SVP Strategy and Value
Chain KBC
(A Yokogawa Company)
Chain KBC
(A Yokogawa Company)
Ethan Ng
Regional Head - Oil, Midstream & Downstream Consulting (APAC)
S&P Global Commodity Insights
S&P Global Commodity Insights
13:00 PM - Biofuels & SAF: Can They Scale Fast Enough to Transform Mobility?
This session examines the potential of biofuels and Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) to scale rapidly, assessing their role in transforming mobility, reducing emissions, and meeting global sustainability goals.
Khalid Al-Harthi
President & CEO
SASREF
SASREF
Vineet Bakshi
MD & Head- Sustainable Aviation Fuel
LanzaTech and LanzaJet
LanzaTech and LanzaJet
Deepak Munganahalli
Co-founder
SAF One
SAF One
Tim M. Lederer
VP Global Aviation
Regulatory Affairs
DHL Express
Regulatory Affairs
DHL Express
Ravi Narayanaswamy
VP, Global Head of Feedstocks Research & Analytics
S&P Global Commodity Insights
S&P Global Commodity Insights
14:00 PM - Lubricants & Base Oils: Driving Efficiency in a Low-Carbon Future
Impact of EVs, bio-based lubricants, and synthetic oils on refining, sustainability, and industrial performance.
Samer A Al Hokail
CEO
Luberef
Luberef
Brian Paliotti
President
Afton Chemicals
Afton Chemicals
Marco Digioia
President
Atiel
Atiel
Imad A Al-Hadlaq
EVP
Manufacturing
Kuwait Petrolium International
Manufacturing
Kuwait Petrolium International
Hussain Al Qahtani
Chairman, GDA
Senior Vice President of Fuels,
Aramco
Senior Vice President of Fuels,
Aramco
15:00 PM- Closing Remarks
Session 1
State of the Art Tools for HSSE Improvement and Optimization - Technical Hall 1
| Moderated By | Juan Carlon Latasa Technology Director, Head of Middle East Business Oil & Gas IDOM, IDOM Rep in the GDA |
Presenter(s) | Affiliation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Enhancing HAZOP Effectiveness: A Comprehensive Approach to Best Practices | Ghulam Abbas | Saudi Aramco |
| AI-Driven Energy Intensity Index (EII) Prediction Model for Operational Efficiency | Munyah Al-Hamdani | OQ | |
| Strategic Pathway to a Digitalized Energy Management System | Mohamed Salaheldin | Sidpec | |
| Tier 3 LOPC Investigation Tool and Dashboard | Jehad Maimani | PetroRabigh |
Session 2
Projects Agility & Beyond - Technical Hall 2
| Moderated By | Mahmood Dashti Superintendent Mechanical Maintenance at Bahrain Petroleum Company |
Presenter(s) | Affiliation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Integration of Bapco Refinery Hydrogen Network - The Key Refinery Enabler | Balagandahar Kanumilli & Fatima Janahi | Bapco Refining |
| Optimizing Tie-In Execution in Refinery Projects: A Quality-Driven Approach to Shutdowns and System Integration | Mohannad Alismail | Saudi Aramco | |
| Successful Startup of ULSD Hydrotreater (3HDU) - Key Success Factors | Rakesh Budithi & Salman Manea | Bapco Refining | |
| Strategic Application of Project Controls Across the Downstream Project Lifecycle forOperational Readiness and Capital Optimization | Chad Subhashchandra Itagi | Saudi Aramco |
Session 3
Safety, Reliability and Energy Efficiency Creating Optimal Symbioses - Technical Hall 1
| Moderated By | Muhammad Albuti Sr. Engineer HSSE Planning |
Presenter(s) | Affiliation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Advancing Sustainable Energy Solutions: Afton Chemical’s Integrated Strategies for Efficiency and Environmental Stewardship | Benn Heatley | AFTON Chemical |
| Efficient Leak Detection for Cleaner Operations: Enhancing LDAR with IIR and Acoustic Technologies. | Haya Althawadi | Bapco Refining | |
| Safety and Reliability Symbioses, a Safe Plant must be a Reliable One | Yaser Alhamad | KIPIC | |
| Hydrogen Operation Philosophy at Schar Complex Project | Mohammed Bani Orada | OQ |
Session 4
Energy and Safety Excellence with Digital Tools - Technical Hall 2
| Moderated By | Juan Carlon Latasa Technology Director, Head of Middle East Business Oil & Gas IDOM, IDOM Rep in the GDA |
Presenter(s) | Affiliation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Toward Net-Zero. AI-Enabled Virtual Power Plant for Flexible Power Generation Decarbonatization using Load Shaping Strategies to Zero Carbon Emissions | Rafat Rob | Saudi Aramco |
| Digitalizing Safety: How Digitalization Incident Management and Near-Miss Reporting in the Refinery | Ibrahim Alfasan | SAMREF | |
| Complete Stoppage of Ethylene (C2) Boil Off Gas flaring | Vishal Karate | Sadara Chemical Company | |
| Driving Energy & Operational Excellence at AI-Zour Refinery | Yaqoub AlAli | KIPIC |
Session 5
Innovative Approaches to Energy Optimization and Sustainability - Technical Hall 1
| Moderated By | Ali Alshehhi Team Leader, Energy Management at ADNOC Group |
Presenter(s) | Affiliation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM | Driving Operational Excellence through Practical Energy Optimization in Refineries and Petrochemical Plants | Chris Van Der Beek | Becht Europe BV |
| Innovative Practical Approach in Developing ADNOC Refining Energy Efficiency Improvement Roadmap | Amitkumar Vasanthhai Khadayata | ADNOC Refining | |
| SAMREF Energy Initiatives – Heading Towards Decarbonization | Muhammad Shahid Mohammed Albudinain & Dedik Rahmat | Samref | |
| Energy and Environmental Conservation by SRU TGTU Amine Optimization | Aramco |
Session 6
Catalysts, Configurations, and Conversion Pathway in Crude-to-Chemicals - Technical Hall 2
| Moderated By | Ankush Dehankar Account Manager Topsoe A/S |
Presenter(s) | Affiliation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM | Adjusting solid circulation and fluid dynamics in a multi-zone fluidized bed reactor for crude-to-chemicals applications | Jose Ignacio Bielsa Velasco | KAUST |
| TC2C™ – More Carbon-Effective Conversion of Crude Oil into Chemicals | Mazin Tamimi | Aramco | |
| One-step crude to chemicals refining technology: from catalyst design to pilot-plant operation | Juan Colom | KAUST | |
| Catalyzing Crude to Chemical Conversion: The Role of Configuration, Operation, and Catalyst in the FCC Fueling Chemicals Production | Hernando Salgado | BASF Refining Catalysts |
Session 7
Transforming Tomorrow: How Innovation and Technology Drive Decarbonization and Energy Transition - Technical Hall 1
| Moderated By | Antonio Scattigno Operational Excellence Lead at Saudi Aramco |
Presenter(s) | Affiliation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM | Enabling the Energy Transition: SABIC's Differentiated Polymer Solutions for Lightweight, Circular Solar Panel Applications | Saleh Alkarri | SABIC |
| Advanced Machine Learning and CFD Modeling for Multi-Objective Genetic Algorithm Optimization of Dry Methane Reforming Toward Scalable Blue Hydrogen | Fahad Alatalbi | KPI | |
| Innovative Pathways in (R)/FCC: Maximizing Olefins and Decarbonization | Rohit Agrawal | Honeywell UOP | |
| Unlocking technology pathways for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production in MENA region | Zainab Yaqub | Topsoe |
Session 8
Innovations in Low-Carbon Conversion: Hydrogen, Olefins, and Electrified Pathways - Technical Hall 2
| Moderated By | Ahmed Abdullah Operation Engineer of Heavy Oil Complex |
Presenter(s) | Affiliation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM | Novel Annular Jet Reactor for Direct Conversion of Crude and Complex Hydrocarbon Liquids to Olefins and Aromatics with Pathway to Carbon Neutrality | Sreekanth Pannala | SABIC |
| A comprehensive outlook and techno-economic analysis of novel blue hydrogen technologies and life-cycle assessment of emissions across hydrogen value chains | Moonho Kim | Aramco | |
| Electrified Synthesis Gas generation for Production of low carbon hydrogen and sustainable fuels | Aadesh Harale & Lars Martiny | Saudi Aramco & Topsoe A/S | |
| Demonstration of STARBRIDGE™ Electrified Cracking Technology at industrially relevant scale | Fahad Almashb | SABIC |
Session 9
Hydrotreating Optimization & Catalyst Innovative Techniques - Technical Hall 1
| Moderated By | Abdul Aziz Alkhaja Main control room shift supervisor at Barakah nuclear power plants |
Presenter(s) | Affiliation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11:00 AM - 12:00 AM | Upgrading Hydrotreating Feed Filtration at Kuwait's First Heavy Crude Refinery – KIPIC AI-Zour Refinery | Hamed Alazemi | KIPC |
| Maximizing refinery margins with Diesel Iso-dewaxing - SATORP Case study | Dullio Casertano Di Salvo & Jagdish Bhavani | Topsoe A/S & Saudi Aramco | |
| Dewaxing Catalyst Unlock Higher Capacity of YASREF DHT | Ahmed Al-ahmadi | Saudi Aramco | |
| Innovative Filtration System for Improving ARDS Catalyst Wet Unloading Methods & Reclaim Precious Metals from Wastewater | Khaled Al-Rabeea | KNPC |
Session 10
Sustainable Refinery Practice : Renewable Products & SRU New Technologies - Technical Hall 2
| Moderated By | Harbeyah Al Enazi Process Engineer, KNPC |
Presenter(s) | Affiliation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11:00 AM - 12:00 AM | Co-processing of Bio-oil in Hydrotreaters to produce Sustainable Aviation Fuel and Renewable Diesel | Sanjib Das Sharma | Saudi Aramco |
| Driving Sustainability with Lubricants: Minimizing Footprint, Maximizing Handprint | Joris van der list | Q8Oils | |
| Vegan® and 700 Series: The Ultimate HEFA Solution | Remi Rached | Axens | |
| The Deployment of New Technologies and Initiatives in Samref's SRU | Khalid Ghazal | SAMREF |
Session 11
Decarbonization by Compact Carbon Capture, Bio-feed Coprocessing & Energy Efficiency - Technical Hall 1
| Moderated By | Dhanasekar Periyasamy Sr. Principal Solution Consultant at Aspen Technology |
Presenter(s) | Affiliation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM | Design Improvements in Stationary Carbon Capture ensuing reduced plant footprint, CAPEX and OPEX | Rami Barnagain | |
| Decarbonization Strategy | Anupam Verma & Manar Al Busaidi | ||
| Operational and Catalytic Strategies for Coprocessing Renewable Feeds in FCC | Pastor Mannique | ||
| DHT Stripper Reboller APH Plates Glass Coating | Suhail Alsayed |
Session 12
Operational Excellence and Innovation: Workforce, Reliability, and Circular Economy - Technical Hall 2
| Moderated By | Barinder Ghai Director Technical Marketing and New Business Development EMEA |
Presenter(s) | Affiliation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM | Future Contractor workforce management solution | Bader Almutairi | |
| Circular Economy in Refining & Petrochemicals | Ahmad Al-Ansari | ||
| Grey Burn: Hour in House CCR Modification Avoided A Major Shutdown | Mukeshkumar Patel & Maryam Alghadear | ||
| CFD Study for Enhancing Reliability of an Industrial Hydrogen Generation Unit | Mohammad Rakib |
Session 13
Innovations in CO₂ Conversion and Carbon Management - Technical Hall 1
| Moderated By | Carlos Gutierrez Process Manager – Process Consultant Worley |
Presenter(s) | Affiliation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM | De-Risking Carbon Management (CCUS) Thru Digitalization: Evaluating Optimal CCUS Pathways | Hasan Imran | Saudi Aramco |
| Indium-Based Catalysts for CO2 Conversion to Methanol or CO | Jean Marcel Roberto Gallo | KAUST | |
| CO₂ Capture in the Downstream Sector: Axens' Full-Chain CCUS Approach | Eduardo Ariza | Axens | |
| CO₂ utilization for environmental innovation: from waste stream to valuable solutions | Musaed Aljameel | SABIC |
Session 14
Digital Transformation and Advanced Technologies for Smarter, Safer, and Sustainable Refining - Technical Hall 2
| Moderated By | Bassam AL-Shammari Manager Information Technology KNPC |
Presenter(s) | Affiliation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM | Quantum Computing in Refineries: Advancing Sustainability, Security, and Operational Efficiency Through CCR and ISOM Process Optimization | Naser Alnaser | KNPC |
| Advanced Process Automation & New Age Technologies for Efficient Gas Operations and Loss Reduction | Ravishankar S | AIethe Labs India | |
| Bapco Refining (BR) OT digitalization journey and the deployment of AVM for enhanced operational visibility | Manar Abdulla | BAPCO | |
| Optimizing Refinery Operations with Wireless Technology: Pressure Monitoring for Enhanced Operational Safety | Hussain Ali Mohamed | BAPCO |
Session 15
Digital Intelligence for Refining Process and Supply - Technical Hall 1
| Moderated By | Bassam AL-Shammari Manager Information Technology KNPC |
Presenter(s) | Affiliation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM | Hybrid Multi-Model AI Approach Coupled with Process Intelligence to Improve Gas Cracker Furnace Performance | Gallpelli Firish Laxminarayan | AIGC Global India |
| KNPC Blockchain Platform, The Digitization of the Shipment Nomination Process | Anwar Alnowh & Amal Al-Fadhil | KNPC | |
| Single Integrated Reliability & Integrity Management Platform – Lifecycle Reliability & Integrity Solution | Yoonsu Seok | S-Oil | |
| Enabling A Data-Centric Refinery Through Digital Twin Technology | Muhammad Farrukh Amin | BAPO Energies |
Session 16
Innovative Inspection and Monitoring Technologies in Refining Operations - Technical Hall 2
| Moderated By | Bader Al Harbi Subject Matter Expert (SME) – GDA Plant Reliability & Integrity Technical Committee at KNPC |
Presenter(s) | Affiliation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM | Refinery Stack Inspections and hazardous confined space: The Role of Drone Technology in Enhancing Safety, Efficiency, and Cost-effectiveness. | Amro Ahmed | SASREF |
| Molecular Modeling of Impurity Effects in Supercritical CO2 Environments | Lujan Almuhaish | Saudi Aramco | |
| Heat exchangers Inspection and maintenance repairs best practices by using latest new technology power tools. | Ebrahim Burashed | BAPCO Refining | |
| AI-driven Shortwave Infrared (SWIR) camera for free water detection in condensate and Natural Gas Liquid (NGL) | Saidkhodzha Nematulloev | Aramco |
Session 17
Enabling the Future of Downstream through digital Technologies - Technical Hall 1
| Moderated By | Bassam AL-Shammari Manager Information Technology KNPC |
Presenter(s) | Affiliation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Enabling Al-Driven Digital Transformation for Downstream Operations with Aramco Digital' 450 MHz Network | Eid Alharbi | Aramco Digital |
| Integrated Management System (MARSAD) | Hind AlKindi | OQ | |
| Introduction of AI to predict SOx emission in Acid Gas Removal Plant of MAA Refinery | Fatemah Mohammad | KNPC | |
| MeeraGPT : The Engineering Standards Chatbot | Hamad Saeed | ADNOC Refining |
Session 18
Advanced Materials and Repair for Refinery Equipment - Technical Hall 2
| Moderated By | Abdulrahman Altumaiah Reliability Inspection Engineer – BARCO |
Presenter(s) | Affiliation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | New corrosion resistant super-austenitic grade Sanicro-35 (UNS N08935) for refining and petrochemical industry | Mohamed Sayed | Alleima |
| Online welding of 24" cold flare pipeline | Mohamed Abdul Kareem MS | SABIC | |
| Corrosivity of Mercaptan Compounds on Different Alloys Under High Temperature Refinery Conditions | Fahad AlAlharith | Saudi Aramco | |
| Coke Drum Bottom Flange Repair | Ibrahim Almardumah | Yasref |
Session 19
Case Studies in Corrosion, Damage Mechanisms, and Reliability Challenges - Technical Hall 1
| Moderated By | Mohammad Saleh Al-Turaiji Senior Engineer Manufacturing Vietnam Kuwait Petroleum International |
Presenter(s) | Affiliation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM | High Temperature Hydrogen Attack (HTHA) Evaluation and Assessment - a Case Study | Mohammed Abdul Bastih | Petroblgh |
| Failure Analysis and Mitigation of Premature Tube Leaks In Sour Water Treatment Systems: A Case Study from Mina Al-Ahmadi Refinery | Mohammad Alkrizam | KNPC | |
| RFCC Regenerated Catalyst Slide Valve Hotspot Assessment and Mitigation | Muhammad Safwan Atan & Rajeshkumar Patel | Pengerang Refining Company | |
| Design Vulnerability mitigation through structured Corrosion and Damage Mechanism assessment in Refinery Process Equipment - A Case Study | Moza Alhosani | ADNOC Refining |
Session 20
Reliability, Materials, and Performance Optimization in Refining Operations - Technical Hall 2
| Moderated By | Mariam Almeshal Kuwait National Petroleum Company (KNPC) |
Presenter(s) | Affiliation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Enhancing Refinery Performance Through Reliability, Availability, and Maintainability (RAM) Modeling: A Cost-Effective Approach for Change Proposals | Danah Alzaidani | I7305 Reliability |
| Nonmetallic Pipes in Demanding Environments: Wear Mechanisms, Material Evaluation, and Successful Applications | Soon Won Moon | Saudi Aramco | |
| Assessment of Surge Protection System on an Ethylene Refrigeration Compressor | Abdullah Fairag | SABIC | |
| Standardized Timing Allocations for Relief Valve Overhaus: Comparing One-Piece Flow and Production Line Methods | Bader Awadh | BAPCO |
Session 21
Sustainable mobility - Technical Hall 1
| Moderated By | Juan Carlon Latasa Technology Director, Head of Middle East Business Oil & Gas IDOM, IDOM Rep in the GDA |
Presenter(s) | Affiliation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | Lubricants For a Greener Future Re-Fines Base Oils Compete With Virgin Base Oils in Quality and Sustainability | Fatemah Sadeq | KNPC |
| SAF production through co-processing : A Chemical Perspective | Stephane Morin & Sara Alkhoarla | ADNOC Refining | |
| Conversion of Low-value Oil Streams to High-value EV Battery Materials | Mootty Aleldwy, Hamad Baharath, & Salahdine El Idrissi | Saudi Aramco | |
| Powering Two Futures: The Bold Strategy of Building Dedicated EV Hubs While Maximizing Traditional Fuel Leadership | Sven Dochez | Kuwait Petroleum Belgium |
Session 22
Value Creation through Optimization and Innovation - Technical Hall 2
| Moderated By | Chris Van der Beek Managing Director Becht Europe, Middle East and Africa |
Presenter(s) | Affiliation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | HCU and IDW units yield optimization | Naser Sagr | Saudi Aramco Base Oil Company |
| Beyond Design: A Structured Approach to Maximizing LBOU Throughout | Taqi Abdulla | BAPCO Refining | |
| Unlocking Value through Synergies – Transformation and Downstream Innovation | Afroz Diwan | YASREF | |
| In-House Development of an Automated System for Quality Giveaway Cost Calculations: Enhancing Efficiency and Performance at KNPC Refineries | Mohammad Al-Ansari | KNPC |
Session 23
Developing Workforce for Tomorrow - Technical Hall 1
| Moderated By | Dr. Hayat Abdulla Yusuf Associate Professor-Head of Scientific Research Department - Chemical Engineer-University of Bahrain |
Presenter(s) | Affiliation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM | Empowering the Energy Sector: Building a Coaching Culture to Drive Performance and Transformation | Sameera Baba | BAPCO Energies |
| Leading Yourself First: Building a Culture of Productivity through Employee Self-Accountability | Haithem Albakawi & Bedour Alqahtani | Aramco | |
| Navigating the Future: Workforce Transformation in the Gulf Downstream Sector through Digitalization, Sustainability, and Value Creation | Tarea Al-Rifadi | KPI | |
| Retention of Critical Knowledge (ROCK) System | Shamma Al Mheiri | ADNOC Refining |
Session 24
Advanced technology solutions in the supply chain - Technical Hall 2
| Moderated By | Chris Van der Beek Managing Director Becht Europe, Middle East and Africa |
Presenter(s) | Affiliation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM | Crude Oil Supply Processing and Managing End to End Execution | Reem Alotaibi | Aramco |
| AI based Integrated Scheduling with Operations Insights to transform landscape of Supply Chain Management | Hrishikesh Pandaya & Gany Galvez | AspenTech | |
| Fueling Profitability: S-OIL's Procurement Transformative Journey with AI | Jihye Lee | S-Oil | |
| Towards New Paradigms of Customer Centrality: from Service Station to Service Platform. The Experience of Kuwait Petroleum International | Vincenzo Maniaci | KPI |
Digital Poster Session 1
EXHIBITION HALL
| Presenter(s) | Affiliation | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM | Avoiding Flaring on a Tight Schedule - A Success Story of Refinery Fuel Gas Management | Bayan Aljar | BAPCO Refining |
| Leveraging Innovation and Digitalization to Maximize Heat Recovery in Crude Distillation Units at KNPC Mina AI-Ahmadi Refinery | Abdulaziz Almansour & Altaf Alsnafi | KNPC | |
| Clash Management: CCR Reactors Repair during 2025 Yasref Mega Turnaround Event | Murali Ramana Kuman Abbineni | YASREF | |
| Towards Consistent Evaluations of CO2-FOR: A Meta-analysis of Life Cycle Assessment | Muhammad Yusuf Jabbar & Sean McCoy | Saudi Aramco & University of Calgary | |
| Enhancing Fired Heater Performance | Abdulrahman Al-Zahrani & Aymen Bashawri | SAMREF & Saudi Aramco Mobil Refinery Company | |
| Investigation and analysis of patent data to explore the need for different IP strategies in the digital transformation of energy technologies and emergence of sustainability technologies | Sujin Suresh | Aramco | |
| Mercaptan Recombination in NHTs: A Startup Challenge | Albaraa Halawani | Saudi Aramco | |
| Soil remediation of a former refinery and petrochemical complex in Naples, Italy | Khaled Alawadhi | Kuwait Petroleum Italia |
Digital Poster Session 2
EXHIBITION HALL
| Presenter(s) | Affiliation | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM | A time-series study of global crude oil refining emissions and reductions potential | Liang Jing & Hyunsoo Kim | Saudi Aramco |
| Hybrid Modeling approach to Improve Hydrocracker Reactor Performance | Suresh Kumar Nellore | Chevron Lummus Global | |
| Enhancing Reliability of RTR Pipeline Connections through Thermoplastic Welding | Thibault Villette & Layla Alfadel | Saudi Aramco | |
| S-Imams : PSORMS (Process Safety & Operational Risk Management Solution) & IOTEM (Integrated Operation and Task Execution Management) | Se-Hyung Park & Jongho Park | S-Oil | |
| Conventional and Renewable Feedstocks processing in Hydrocrackers | Ahmed Bardooli | Topsoe A/S | |
| Steering Electrochemical CO2 Reduction toward liquid fuels and chemicals | Husain Al Najj | Saudi Aramco | |
| NMR Relexometry: Revolutionzing Polymer Testing | Almutasim Alwagdani | Petro Rabigh | |
| In-House Solution to Treat Water Contaminated with PFAS | Sayed Mahmood Al Matooq | BAPCO Refining |
Digital Poster Session 3
EXHIBITION HALL
| Presenter(s) | Affiliation | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM | Maximizing the light olefin production by co-feeding of light hydrocarbon with heavy fraction (VGO) in the steam catalytic cracking system | Musaed Al Gharmi | Saudi Aramco |
| Energy Conservation through Insulation Type Upgrade | Muhammad Alahmadi | YASREF | |
| Packinox Decoking | Mahmood Al Mahrough | OQ | |
| Maximize SAF production with existing assets : Axens' portfolio of solutions from HVO to Alcohol feedstocks | Marc Elia & Alexandre Javidi | Axens | |
| Trouble Shooting of Amine System in Hydrogen Sulfide Removal Unit of Clean Fuel Project in KNPC-MAA Refinery to avoid frequent Unit Shutdown | Fahad Al-Ajmi & Mohammad Aihasawi | KNPC | |
| Acetone from Contamination to value addition product Plastics | Ahmed Mohammed Aisuwdidi | ADNOC Refining | |
| Enabling 'Future-Ready' Aromatics Complex with UOP Technologies | Naiyi Rashid | Honeywell UOP | |
| Can we kill flare smoking while reducing steam consumption? Yes! | Carlos Miguel Alves Preciso | Sadara Chemical Company | |
| Characterization of counter-current downer hydrodynamics and Clustering Phenomena in Different Reactor Zones | Talal Aldugman | KAUST | |
| New technology innovation in PNA (Paraffin, Naphthenic, Aromatic) measurements | Rafat Alsrouji & Zimit Zakkar | Saudi Aramco Base Oil Company & Gulf Bio analytical group |
Digital Poster Session 4
EXHIBITION HALL
| Presenter(s) | Affiliation | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM | High Performance Membrane Process for Chemical Dehydration Enabling Intensive Decarbonization | Ashwin Ravi Sankar | SABIC |
| Decarbonizing Petroleum: Global Strategies, IOC Actions, and the Middle East Advantage in Reducing CO₂ Emissions | Raj Jhajharia | Becht | |
| Advancing Post-Combustion Carbon Capture: Innovative Solutions for a sustainable future | Ayman Salamah | Honeywell UOP | |
| Disruptive Techniques for the Development of Advanced Materials: Enabling Sustainable solutions for Decarbonization and the Energy Transition | Maria Rivas | Aramco |
Digital Poster Session 5
EXHIBITION HALL
| Presenter(s) | Affiliation | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Smart Sustainability: Development of an AI-Powered Predictive Model for Wastewater Treatment Quality Metrics at Mina Abdullah Refinery (KNPC) | Bader A Jamal | KNPC |
| Digital Refinery – Transforming Operations with Innovative Digital Operator Rounds and Checklists at KNPC | Abdullah Aljarrah | KNPC | |
| Unlocking Workforce Potential: Leveraging Low-Code/No-Code Platforms to Accelerate Digital Transformation in the Downstream Sector | Abdulrahman Jubairy | Aramco | |
| The Role of Advanced Process Control, AI, Automation, and Sustainable Energy Solutions Monitoring & Tracking refinery Flare | Hasan Hasan | KNPC | |
| A Multi-faceted AI Approach To Digitizing Industrial Diagrams: Enhancing Accuracy, Efficiency, And Scalability | Mona Alshahrani | Saudi Aramco | |
| Innovative Bearing Upgrade for Twice the Operational Life | Abdulaziz Alhazmi | SABIC | |
| Downstream Process Availability in Face of Power Disruption Challenges | Abdulla Aldabbous | Saudi Aramco | |
| Vibration Monitoring in Recips: Saving through capturing potential cases | Shahid Al Arif | SABIC |
Digital Poster Session 6
EXHIBITION HALL
| Presenter(s) | Affiliation | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM | Accelerated and Sustained World Class Reliability Performance Utilizing Solomon Associates RAM Study Results | Khalifa Alsaad | BAPCO Refining |
| Hybrid Models for Diagnosing and Mitigating Cracked Gas Compressor Fouling | Amod Kumar Pandey | Lummus Technology | |
| PWHT Optimization & Stress Reduction via FEA Based Thermal Stability Analysis | Zubair Ahmad | Aramco | |
| Thermal Incinerator Design Shortcomings engender Integrity Issues in System | Arun John | SASREF | |
| Tackling Flue Gas Dew Point Corrosion in Air Preheaters: A Case Study and Innovative Mitigation Strategies | Sukumar Dasari | YASREF | |
| New Gasket Design on HCK Lip Seal Exchanger | Amin Khalipe | YASREF | |
| Driving reliability excellence through Electrical Systems Management platform | Muhammad Mallick & Amer Alsieri | Saudi Aramco | |
| Mitigating Risks and ensuring operational resilience through a holistic Single Point of Failure Framework | Abbas Hazai & Mohamed Saada | Aramco | |
| The Transformative Shift from Conventional to advanced Real- Time Digital Inspections | Zahrah Altarooti | Aramco | |
| How Improved Anti-Surge Protection Prevented repeated Air Intake Filter Fires | Ahmad Alnasser | SABIC |
Digital Poster Session 7
EXHIBITION HALL
| Presenter(s) | Affiliation | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM | While Modernizing, Don't Forget the Old Units – A Success Story of Bapco Refining's Catalytic Reforming Unit | Alpesh Gurjar & Wafa Aldigam | BAPCO Refining |
| Integrating gap analysis with process optimization: A case study from KNPC-MAA ARD U-141 | Fahad Alqahtani | KNPC | |
| Smart Adaptive Wash Water Injection System for Hydrotreaters – Optimizing Water Management Through Real-Time Monitoring and Control | Salah Alhajri | KNPC | |
| Overcoming Challenges to Meet New ATK Specifications at KNPC | Bashayer Alzami | KNPC | |
| Ethane Cracker Furnace Coil Life Extension | Mohammed Sindi & Xiangyang Zhu | Petro Rabigh | |
| Microbiological and Compositional Analyses of Samples from Diesel Pipeline | Balqees Al Hattali | OQ | |
| WWTP Sludge Processing in DCU | Mahmood Al Mahrouqi | OQ | |
| QQRPI Catalyst Change with less Pt content | Hani Alkhailfah | Lummus Technology |
Digital Poster Session 8
EXHIBITION HALL
| Presenter(s) | Affiliation | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM | Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) | Reem Ahmad | KNPC |
| K12 Incubator | Nooruddin Ahmed | Certero Business Corporation | |
| Refinery Start-Up and 110% Ramp-Up | Mahdi Jawaharlal Nehru | OQ8 | |
| C4SHU (Selective Hydrogenation Unit) Butene-1 Yields | Sollima Ali | OQ | |
| Hydrogen Production via Catalytic Gasification of Microalgae Biomass using Machine Learning Based Multi-Input-Multi-Output Modeling (MMO) | S.M. Zakir Hossain | University of Bahrain | |
| Refinery Supply Chain Optimization with Scheduling Model (APS) | Laila Al Balushi | OQ | |
| Customer Complaint Management System | Seba Bakr | ADNOC Refining | |
| Digital Dexterity: Building Capabilities in the Era of AI | Halda Alfadagee | KIPIC | |
| Real-Time Visualization of IIoT Data Using AR | Faisal Almashharawi | Al Global Company | |
| Developing Competency-Based Training for Safe and Efficient Commissioning and Startup of Process Units in Bahrain Modernization Program | Sayed Sadia Kadhem | BAPCO Refining |